Music
The Skinny magazine music guide. We bring you the latest music highlights, gig reviews and previews, music videos, album reviews and features. Find exclusive interviews with local bands and international stars, bespoke playlists and video premieres.
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Live MusicMac DeMarco @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 30 Aug
When Mac DeMarco and co stop dicking around long enough to play a tune it's pure magic; it's time to grow up Read more »| 31 Aug 2017 -
Live MusicThe xx @ SWG3 Galvanizers Yard, Glasgow, 30 Aug
From atmospheric contemplation to full-on raving, The xx live up to their rock star billing at SWG3's Galvanizers Yard in Glasgow Read more »| 31 Aug 2017 -
StudentsPEANESS' Favourite Gig Venues in the North
With so many venues for you to check out in your new home, we thought we'd ask our pals from indie-pop trio PEANESS to give you a heads up on what's good Read more »| 31 Aug 2017 -
Live MusicCharlotte Church @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 26 Aug
Charlotte Church's Late Night Pop Dungeon is a cathartic cabaret of sequins, smash hits, and sweaty pits Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
StudentsA Guide to Scotland's Record Shops
Go on the perfect record shopping spree in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee with our guide Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Playlists
ULTRAS: Under the Influence
Gav Prentice of ULTRAS talks us through some of the influences that can be found on his debut self-titled album Read more »| 30 Aug 2017
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Students
Be Charlotte's Favourite Gig Venues
Be Charlotte picks out her favourite live music venues across Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Soft Fangs – Fractures
John Lutkevich – aka Soft Fangs – proudly displays his alt-folk influences on Fractures, a familiar collection of autumnal sounds Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Dälek – Endangered Philosophies
Dälek's follow-up to 2016's Asphalt for Eden seems lacking in ideas Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Bicep – Bicep
Bicep's debut album is a clear front-runner for best house record of the year Read more »| 30 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Crumbs – Mind Yr Manners
Leeds four-piece Crumbs' debut album is a dark, boisterous collection Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Girl Ray – Earl Grey
Girl Ray capture the uncertainty and intensity of adolescence on their debut album Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Roddy Woomble – The Deluder
Roddy Woomble has gained a reputation in his solo work for being a bit of a folkie at heart but this fourth effort, The Deluder, sees him very much influence... Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Reviews
Mogwai – Every Country's Sun
On their ninth studio album, Mogwai combine elements from across their career into a monumental whole Read more »| 29 Aug 2017 -
Interviews
This Country's Sons: Mogwai's Enduring Legacy
Returning with their ninth studio album, Mogwai and their label Rock Action are more crucial than ever to the future of Scottish music Read more »| 29 Aug 2017